CD's Unofficial Caption Contest #276

[Billfred]

Careful, this round might give you a case of mad cow.

Here are the scores after the last round (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=878918&postcount=23):

Ryan Simpson 46
Travis Hoffman 46
lingomaniac88 44
AndyB 39
JaneYoung 38
Akash Rastogi 36
GaryVoshol 36
Taylor 35
kramarczyk 34
rsisk 33
EricH 26
Don Rotolo 26
Mr. Pockets 25
rtfgnow 25
rocketperson44 24
Karibou 24
Barry Bonzack 21
Chris is me 21
Wayne Doenges 21
Al Skierkiewicz 20
dodar 17
bobwrit 14
MissInformation 13
Daniel_LaFleur 12
Rich Wong 12
Katie_UPS 12
NorviewsVeteran 10
delsaner 9
Steve W 9
Matt Attallah 7
CHI DONG08 7
KarenH 4
DRAKE343 3
Greg Needel 3
Cynette 3
Austin H 2
Boydean 2
Jared341 2
Rick TYler 2
RMiller 2
Tito H. 2
GillSt.Bernards 2
jmanela 2
andrew348 1
Chief Pride 1
Cody Carey 1
dman14 1
FinleyM 1
Lil' Lavery 1
Mrs.Drake343 1
Spiffizzle 1
Stephen of REX 1
Stormnnormn 1
youngWilliam14 1


And the picture:

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/media/photos/20091

As always, the deadline is sorta kinda theoretically Saturday at midnight Eastern. I'll be at TNT this weekend, and in-person submissions will be welcome with two minor caveats:

1) Written submissions are preferred. (My mind is not something to trust to remember creative wordplay unless it's especially potent.)
2) If you wake me up to deliver yours, just go ahead and expect negative infinity.

Go!

[EricH]

[TV pitchman voice]But wait, there's more! Call NOW and not only will you get one of our limited edition Open Tetras©, we'll TRIPLE the offer, AND throw in free delivery TO ANY POINT WE CAN REACH! Call now, our delivery team is standing by![/TV pitchman voice]

[dodar]

From the inventors as such things as box stacker and ball shooter comes...TRIANGLE PICKER-UPPER!!!!!

[ATannahill]

Person 1: Why did we make this?
person 2: So rtfgnow can point out to Billfred that he has influence on where Billfred sleeps and can make it uncomfortable without breaking the OTHER Heidi Foster Rule.
everyone: ahhhh

[BrendanB]

In a deepish sort of voice- (one person) Hey check it out.... we made it pick up three tetras... pretty cool huh. And it has diamond plate. But we don't know if it works.... just a side note.
(second person) SWEEEEEEEET!!!

[delsaner]

Its looks like they are getting ready for the new game. I had no idea the new game was a mix of Stack Attack and Triple Play. O__o

[DonRotolo]

It's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide.

[lingomaniac88]

January 2005: team 276 opens a fast-food restaurant as a spin-off of Domino's with an innovative slogan:
"Tetras. You've got two minutes."

December 2007: Domino's introduces a new ad campaign with their new slogan, "You've got 30."

October 2009: Team 276 sues Domino's for copying their slogan.

[rsisk]

Sure, anybody could lift three tetras, but snagging four robot builders at the same time will definitely get you a Innovation award

[Taylor]

"How does it run - 12V battery?"

"Naw, MULLET POWER!"

[AndyB]

Though three tetras look really heavy, they only plan on competing in Canada where, due to the use of the metric system, the load will be much lighter.

[GaryVoshol]

You seldom see this much dedication in a team. They even redesigned the windows so the triangular light patterns complement the tetras.

[Katie_UPS]

Those are some really ugly diamonds.

[Ryan Simpson]

Would you look at the pipes on that thing! They're huge! It is really pumping PVC!

[JaneYoung]

Promotional shoot:

The lesson:
Tread softly, carry a big stick.

The motto:
Stack it like you mean it.

The men:
Trouble.

Photographer: Why do you say that, guys? Wait, you did say the robot was off right? Right? *runs*... I hope they are the only robotic nerds around, many more and it could get downright crazy. *keeps on running*

[Wayne Doenges]

Teammates: "Look, we finished the robot and it is able to pick up three Tetras"
Mentor: "That's great, but there is only one problem."
Teammates: "What's that?"
Mentor: "This year's game we have to shoot 40" trackballs."
Teammates: "Do'h!!!."

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Look guys we have to smile and make this a great picture. Believe me, someday this will be a big hit on Chief Delphi and you'll thank me for getting you to look good.

[Mr. Pockets]

New from MAD COW HATS inc.

You've seen hat racks before, but never anything as crazzzy as the new Oddtop 2005. With the attachment of a the new moo-moo tank drive chassis to the already popular FRC style robo arm rack, the Oddtop gives you the convienence of a hat rack wherever you go. It's that awesome! Plus this lovely beauty can be yours too for the mere price of $276.02*

*Plus shipping and handling, batteries not included (ouch).

But wait, there's more! Order now and we'll throw in the extra suit-er-up program absolutely free! This state of the art feature allows the Oddtop to not only carry your hat, but put it on too!

So please call 1-800-MADCOW to order your Oddtop 2005 today

Did anybody else realize that for the 276th caption contest we had a picture of team 276? Maybe there's a trend...if so then just 913 more contests to go

[Karibou]

Did anybody else realize that for the 276th caption contest we had a picture of team 276? Maybe there's a trend...if so then just 913 more contests to go
<npoe>Yeah, I have the feeling that's on purpose.</npoe>

Robot: "Could you hurry up already? My arm is getting tired."

[ATannahill]

4 geeks, 3 tetras, 2 weeks before ship, and a robot walker, rotary.

[Travis Hoffman]

Robot:

"I've got to look good for the camera so the team's head coach doesn't put me out out to pasture in his front yard like he did my older brother."

P.S. - one of the older, LARGER rotary walker robots is indeed sitting in his yard - the one known for climbing other robots

P.P.S - the room in this picture no longer exists - that's the old small gym at Harding before they built the new building. 276 was a regular visitor to 48's facilities back then.

[kramarczyk]

<JVN doing Paul Copioli imitation> Dude, that's totally sweet!</>

[GillSt.Bernards]

umm should you be leaning on that?

[Billfred]

Did anybody else realize that for the 276th caption contest we had a picture of team 276? Maybe there's a trend...if so then just 913 more contests to go

Naw (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38089&highlight=caption+contest+%2345), I'd (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60101&highlight=caption+contest+%23217) never (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60264&highlight=caption+contest+%23217) do (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65406&highlight=caption+contest+%23217) that (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69011&highlight=caption+contest+%23217). ;)

Mostly recovered from TNT, let's get to it!

First place goes to:

Sure, anybody could lift three tetras, but snagging four robot builders at the same time will definitely get you a Innovation award

Second place goes to:

You seldom see this much dedication in a team. They even redesigned the windows so the triangular light patterns complement the tetras.

Honorable mentions go to:

1) Karibou
2) Mr. Pockets
3) EricH
4) AndyB
5) Katie_UPS
6) Taylor
7) lingomaniac88
8) Travis Hoffman
9) Al Skierkiewicz
10) JaneYoung

And the burn award goes to:

Teammates: "Look, we finished the robot and it is able to pick up three Tetras"
Mentor: "That's great, but there is only one problem."
Teammates: "What's that?"
Mentor: "This year's game we have to shoot 40" trackballs."
Teammates: "Do'h!!!."

Which means the scores are:

Travis Hoffman 48
Ryan Simpson 47
lingomaniac88 46
rsisk 43
AndyB 41
GaryVoshol 41
JaneYoung 40
Taylor 37
Akash Rastogi 36
kramarczyk 35
EricH 28
Don Rotolo 27
Mr. Pockets 27
Karibou 26
rtfgnow 26
rocketperson44 24
Wayne Doenges 24
Al Skierkiewicz 22
Barry Bonzack 21
Chris is me 21
dodar 18
Katie_UPS 14
bobwrit 14
MissInformation 13
Daniel_LaFleur 12
Rich Wong 12
NorviewsVeteran 10
delsaner 10
Steve W 9
Matt Attallah 7
CHI DONG08 7
KarenH 4
DRAKE343 3
Greg Needel 3
Cynette 3
GillSt.Bernards 3
Austin H 2
Boydean 2
Jared341 2
Rick TYler 2
RMiller 2
Tito H. 2
jmanela 2
andrew348 1
Chief Pride 1
Cody Carey 1
dman14 1
FinleyM 1
Lil' Lavery 1
Mrs.Drake343 1
Spiffizzle 1
Stephen of REX 1
Stormnnormn 1
youngWilliam14 1
BrendanB 1


Onward!